Thursday, 22 April 2010

At Christmas I was given £50 of gift vouchers for Sweat Shop and looking for something to spend it on and have noticed that it is a very over-priced shop compared to others.

However, I have this £50 and looking to buy "stuff" , choices are put it towards another pair of shoes when required or to buy a back pack. I really want a back pack but am getting a little anal about what size I should get for my The Ridgeway. I particularly like the Inov-8 Pro 12 Pack, mainly because it will make me look really cool and match my jacket and gloves Do you think 12 litres is the right size? Kit I will carry will be:

Don't know if you can use the vouchers on-line for Sweatshop, but this code GBTWA gives 20% off until 30th April, just enter it into the discount code box at checkout. Could buy the back pack using the discount code and spend the voucher on shoes or whatever. My Salomon pack is 15L, although does expand an extra 5l, and i will use this (as per usual) for Ridgeway. Only wish the mesh side pockets were big enough for 500ml bottles as they are not i have to use a bladder. mr immune

Difficult one I think Jerry. I have a camelbak "Cloud Walker" (hydration reservoir) that has about 21 litres of space however it compresses down if I am not carrying a lot of kit. I'm using this for Lakeland 50 and most likely the Ridgeway. It has side mesh pockets for bottles so can be used either way.

The main thing is it has minimal bounce when running which is key to ensure no friction on the shoulders etc.